ByLaws

Bylaws

Article 1. Name -

Section 1. The name of the club shall be "The Villages BMW Z Club" (Hereafter referred to as "the Club.")

Article 2. Purpose -

Section 1. The purpose of the Club is to enhance the BMW Z ownership experience through camaraderie, exchange of automotive knowledge, social activities, road trips and more.

Article 3. Meetings -

Section 1. Meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Section 2. Additional meetings will be called by the President if deemed necessary or suitable to the activities of the Club.

Article 4. Location -

Section 1. Monthly meetings will be held at a location chosen by the Executive Board and approved by The Villages Recreation Department.

Section 2. Additional meetings may be held at locations chosen by the Executive Board

Article 5. Membership Section -

Section 1. An active membership shall be limited to anyone who owns or rents a residence in The Villages, Florida and owns a BMW Z car of any designation.
Section 2. An applicant may be granted active membership by any officer who examines and approves the member's application.
Section 3. An active membership may include one additional designated member.
Section 4. An active membership shall be granted to only those who have satisfied the annual dues requirement.

Article 6. Officers -

Section 1. Officers shall consist of a President who will preside over meetings, an Executive Vice President who stand in for the President in his/her absence, a Secretary who will record the minutes of the meetings and a Treasurer who will collect dues and pay Club obligations.
Section 2. Other officers may be appointed or removed from time to time by a vote of two thirds of the Executive Board to facilitate the management of the Club.
Section 3. All officers shall be known collectively as the Executive Board. There shall be no term limits to the officer positions.
Section 4. Officers shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Board.
Section 5. Officers will be appointed by the Executive Board from those members who express an interest to hold such an office.
Section 6. Only members in good standing allowed to hold office.

Article 7. Dues -

Section 1. Dues shall be an annual amount as approved by the Executive Board from time to time. The annual dues amount pays for your membership and the membership of one additional designated member.

Article 8. Amendments -

Section 1. These bylaws may only be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board present and voting at a called meeting.